I have formed a good rapport with a man - this comes after he kept dishing out compliments. I took this as an acknowledgement of his attraction, so, I have returned the effort by making sure I keep up a dialogue with him, I make an effort to seek him out at work and chat to him in person. He always seems pleased to see me, has given me a hug and a kiss and we have a bit of light-hearted banter. My problem is this - he never initiates contact. It's always me going to find him, tracking him down. He doesn't "chase."
Whilst usually I would come to the conclusion that he's just not interested, I am picking up signals that he's attracted; subtle things - he'll stop what he's doing to come and talk to me, he helps out if I go to him with a problem (sometimes a made up problem lol). He makes eye contact. He's friendly and charming. I took the plunge about two weeks ago and texted him asking if he'd like to come round for a cuppa. No reply. But he may have been super busy - I know he is booked up way in advance with his work projects. I have texted him since about a work related issue and casual conversation he'll just reply with a thumbs up usually. I've seen him since too - again he stopped what he was doing to say hello and to chat. No hugs or kisses this time though. Lots of joking around as normal.
He's giving me such mixed signals I'm not sure what to do. Do I keep at it, building the relationship, maintaining contact? Do I back off and wait now for him to come to me? I am wondering if he's just very insecure, and possibly scared of rejection. He has bouts of jealousy as well around me which indicates an interest surely? I am in two minds whether to get more direct with him and just initiate a move - or be more direct and tell him I like him! Or not lol. Any thoughts welcome!